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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.16, 1,795.53 and 711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.16, 1,795.53 and 711.59 is: 981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.16 : 1,795.53 = 711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.16/1,795.53 = 711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.16x = 1,795.53 × 711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.16x = 1,277,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,681.19/1,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.96

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